Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 9

run to take the prize

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1Co 9:24 Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium are running, but one receives the prize? So run to take the prize. 1Co 9:25 And each competitor must exercise all his self-control; they … Continue reading →

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partnering in the product

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9:18-23 1Co 9:18 What then is my wages? That, when I evangelize, I may offer the gospel without charge, so as not to make full use of my right as regarding the gospel. 1Co 9:19 Because although I … Continue reading →

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entrusted with a stewardship

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9:15-17 1Co 9:15 But I have not made use of these rights.  And I have not written these things for it to become so for me, because it would be better to die than for someone to take … Continue reading →

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a gospel first decision

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9:11-14 1Co 9:11 If we have planted spiritual gifts among you, would it not be great if we will reap material benefits from you? 1Co 9:12 If others have the right to share in the product from you, … Continue reading →

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ploughing with confidence

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9:8-10 1Co 9:8 Am I speaking from mere human logic, or does not the Law say these things? 1Co 9:9 Because it is written in the Law by Moses, “You will not muzzle an ox while it is … Continue reading →

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unique — so genuine

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9:1-7 1Co 9:1 Am I not free? Am I not a missionary? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 1Co 9:2 If to others I am not a missionary, at … Continue reading →

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outside the box

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9.  Paul’s critics in Corinth were convinced that he was a loose cannon.  Since he did not do his ministry the way the other apostles did,  they were suggesting that his missionary work was illegitimate.  Paul’s policy was … Continue reading →

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